2018 Honda CRV - Oil Change Tips and Steps - 5th Gen CR-V 1.5l Turbo

While an oil change may not be the most exciting thing in the world, for many who are getting into the hobby (or career) of car work, the oil change can be quite the gateway. Even still, doing a "simple" oil change, especially on a newer car, has several steps and tips to consider. As such, when doing the most recent oil change on this 2018 CRV with the 1.5l Turbo engine for the owner, I grabbed the camera to share a few things. From crush gaskets, tips on measuring oil, and even torquing the drain plug, we'll show some step details that help you do a proper oil change on your CRV. And many of the tips here can be used on other cars. Here's a list of tools and parts: Note: Amazon links below are through their affiliate program for Vortex Garage, direct to Amazon. All other links are direct unless noted. Oil Change CRV: Honda OEM Crush Gaskets (94109-14000) - Pack of 50 https://amzn.to/3jpFF4S Alternate non-OEM Crush Gaskets (I have used these as well) - Pack of 10: https://amzn.to/2EQYUVL Honda 15400-PLM-A02 Oil Filters Case of 10: https://amzn.to/2EPWuXq Honda 15400-PLM-A02 Oil Filter (1 Filter): https://amzn.to/3cSzaFg Valvoline 0W-20 Synthetic - 5qt Jug: https://amzn.to/3ims9xl Drain Pan for Oil Recycling: https://amzn.to/3cOH2Y5 Tools: Oil Filter Universal Wrench: My universal was too large for the small diameter Honda filter. Usually I can get it off by hand, or I use a strap wrench. Looking for alternatives, this Lisle filter wrench appears to fit and work on many sizes including these Honda filters - several reviewers note they have used it successfully on Honda filters: Lisle 63600 Oil Filter Tool https://amzn.to/3JG8pTv Gearwrench 57pc 3/8 Drive SAE and Metric Socket Set: https://amzn.to/33jhAqA Gearwrench 4pc Ratchet Set - 120xp Flex Head, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2: https://amzn.to/2SfmYEL Tekton 3/8" Drive Torque Wrench: https://amzn.to/3dvwT2O TCP Global Paint Cups - 32oz - 100pcs with 12 lids - I use these for many things! https://amzn.to/2SibKQc ABN Paint Cups - 32oz - 12pcs (No lids!) - Alternative if you don't want bulk - but not much cheaper after buying lids! https://amzn.to/3cMY35b ABN Paint Cup Lids - 32oz - 12pcs (Lids Only) - Go with the ABN cups above https://amzn.to/2Segd6p Reusable Sprayer for Brakeclean: https://amzn.to/30slGuC Brakeclean Gallon: Standard Formula: https://amzn.to/36CejF9 50-state Formula: https://amzn.to/2SgMNo5 Vortex Garage doesn't endorse any set brands of tools or parts, but will share links for items we use or would purchase.